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BN09 GVA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 GVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 51,780 miles

Backbox joint has a minor leak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and has a minor leak

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not clearing

Pass 11 Nov 2024 48,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside - Wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder & Ornament ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 48,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside - Wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder & Ornament ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 44,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 33,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,307 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Inner outer and centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,603 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 20,423 miles

exhaust system rear silencer deteriated corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,891 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion rear silencer

slight cracks in tread o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 18,891 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion rear silencer

slight cracks in tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 17,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,514 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BN09 GVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 GVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN09 GVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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